I recently joined several hundred other attendees at the 4th Education Conference on 9 April in Hanoi, organized by the US Embassy, the Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF), the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and National Economics University (NEU). Sponsors included the Henry Luce Foundation, the Vietnam Center at Texas Tech University, Johnson & … Continue reading The Fourth Education Conference
Conferences
VietAbroader Conference 2011: Passing of the Torch
Mark your calendars! VietAbroader's annual summer study abroad conferences will take place this year in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) on Friday, 15 July and in Hanoi on Saturday, 16 July. In the spirit of mentorship and social responsibility, the VietAbroader Study Abroad Conference (VAC), entitled “Passing of the Torch,” was first launched in … Continue reading VietAbroader Conference 2011: Passing of the Torch
4th Annual Education Conference: Cementing Cooperation & Overcoming Obstacles to U.S.-Vietnam Education Partnerships
The US Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) have officially announced the Fourth Annual Education Conference to be held April 9, 2011 in Hanoi. The purpose of this conference is to bring together American and Vietnamese universities, colleges, companies and NGOs active in higher education in Vietnam to discuss how to increase … Continue reading 4th Annual Education Conference: Cementing Cooperation & Overcoming Obstacles to U.S.-Vietnam Education Partnerships
AIESEC “Developing Leaders” Conference
"Hey, AIESEC! What's up?" 🙂 Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion that focused on How to Be Successful in Your Career Path at the national AIESEC conference on a chilly morning in Hanoi. Below are some notes that I promised to post on my blog. A word about AIESEC... It's the world’s largest student-run organization. … Continue reading AIESEC “Developing Leaders” Conference
US-Vietnam Educational Exchanges: Impact and Prospects
Plenary Session On Friday, 10 December, I attended a conference in Hanoi for US Government exchange alumni (e.g., Fulbright, VEF, etc.) . The conference was open to the public and to all US Department of State alumni who have participated in a U.S. Government-funded exchange program from Vietnam. The US Embassy-Hanoi billed it as "an opportunity for the public … Continue reading US-Vietnam Educational Exchanges: Impact and Prospects
Training for Vietnam’s Higher Education Leaders
Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a weeklong training organized in Hanoi by the National Institute of Education Management (NIEM), a unit of the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET). I spoke to a total of 120 Vietnamese higher education leaders about accreditation and quality assurance from a US perspective, as well as … Continue reading Training for Vietnam’s Higher Education Leaders
Education Mission 2011: Indonesia & Vietnam
This April 2011 "education mission" to Indonesia and Vietnam, organized by the US Department of Commerce and described below, is most suitable for newcomers to the Vietnam market. Check out the BuyUSA.gov website for more information. On a side note: this event should dispel any doubts you may have had about the importance of education and these … Continue reading Education Mission 2011: Indonesia & Vietnam
Building Partnerships in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges for the U.S. and Vietnam
Below is an excerpt from the report of the 3rd Education Conference, held on January 14–15, 2010 at the Melia Hotel in Hanoi. Follow this link to download the conference report. (689 KB, PDF) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Education Conference – organized by the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Ministry of Education and Training – brought together … Continue reading Building Partnerships in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges for the U.S. and Vietnam
TEDxSaigon 2010 — 3D: Dream, Diversity and Development
Dear Idea, My name is Saigon. I’ve grown up from war, and over the past decade, my economic growth has been quite compelling, compared with other cities in Vietnam, as well as neighboring countries - which is accompanied by increasing income inequalities, friction between consumption choices, difference in cultural identities, and loosened social ties. However, … Continue reading TEDxSaigon 2010 — 3D: Dream, Diversity and Development
VietAbroader Study Abroad Conference 2010
Vietabroader Conference, first launched in 2005, has been one of the most indispensable educational events in promoting higher education in the United States among Vietnamese students. Not only will high school students be provided with information regarding college applications, they will also benefit from a high level of interaction with current college students in the US during the conference's college … Continue reading VietAbroader Study Abroad Conference 2010
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